Derby County 0-3 Aston Villa Post match thread

[HoratioHornblower]

thought our fans were fantastic today

[Ad@m]

Why did Neil Taylor go off?

Surely the question is why was he on in the first place?!

[brontebilly]

From the highlights that was a fantastiv ball in by Mcginn for the 2nd.

Quality assist from Bolasie for the first too. First time in with left foot.

[rougegorge]

Why did Neil Taylor go off?

Surely the question is why was he on in the first place?!

Yes, the balance was so much better with Elmo at right back. He comes in for some criticism, but the formation is much better with him back there and Hutton at left back. He was supporting the attacks relentlessly a bit like with Snoddy last season.

The whole team was tremendous and I can only really criticise the front two for their profligacy, but they worked hard. I thought after so many chances had gone begging that we'd rue the misses.

Tuanzebe is now looking the part at centre back apart from a couple of first half blips in letting the ball bounce and McGinn now has the energy and drive for a full 90. As Smith said, the standard has been set!

[QuintonVilla]

What a day. What a performance. Fans were class. Dean Smith is sexy. Villa's going up.

[Pete3206]

Spare a thought for Steve Bruce tonight. He questioned who we could get that that would be better than him and his impeccable 4 promotions record. It's taken a mere month to erase his 2 years of dirge and dull as ditch water approach.   

[Villafirst]

Pity Deano wasn't in charge from the start of the season. I reckon we'd be top two now....

[Lizz]

Due to family commitments all I knew was that it was 0-0 at half time. When there was eventually an appropriate moment to check the result, which at best I was hoping would be a draw, there was a silent 'f*cking hell' moment.

[Villafirst]

A real pity Deano wasn't in charge at the start of the season. I reckon we'd be top two now.....

[Ramsfan]

Hi Villa.. Derby fan here in peace!
First things first: well done on the thoroughly deserved win! 0-3, but could easily have been six or more. Brought back painful memories of your infamous 6-1 win at PP...
Have to admit I didn’t see it coming ... we have been playing some top stuff lately, so easy on the eye compared to the hoof ball served up under ‘long ball Rowett’ last year. I expected a tough game but thought we’d edge it, even though man for man I reckon you have a stronger squad, due to your dodgy away form.
From our perspective it was a massive disappointment - we missed a couple of sitters first half (as you did) but never came out of the dressing room second half and you should have had a few before the inevitable breakthrough. In mitigation, we were missing three key midfielders in Mount, Bryson and Waghorn, and you steamrollered us in that area second half.
That said, Villa were hugely impressive and did a great job stopping us playing. You actually did to us what we have done to so many others this season, with a high-pressing, energy-filled game where you defended from the front on the edge of our own box. Smith had clearly learnt from seeing his Brentford team beaten easily at PP earlier in the season.
I thought your keeper looked good, having been unimpressed by what I’d seen of him on the box in other games. Tuinzebe and Hutton were outstanding at the back and your midfield excellent.
Probably the most interesting thing - and a big positive for you moving forward - was the fact that you played so well without Grealish being at the top of his game! I’d previously thought EVERYTHING Villa do well went through him, but not today. I think McGinn will turn out to be a master stroke signing... as will Bolasie; can’t see Kodjia getting a start much longer with him around for the duration!
Abraham was always going to be a massive signing and - even though he missed a few today - will guarantee you a 20 goal striker.
In a nutshell, I’ll be getting a few quid on Villa to win the division after today. With a bit of tweaking in January and with a top manager at this level in Smith at the helm, I can genuinely see you steamrollering it second half of the season. The rest of us won’t be able to achieve that level of consistency. Just remember what Fulham did after Xmas last year - and they stated from well behind where you are now!
One word of warning though - the Championship is the most exciting yet unpredictable mistress. There will be ups and downs to come.
Speaking of which, the missus is a Villa fan - so today wasn’t all bad! 😉
Good luck for the rest of what I’m sure will be an exciting season for the Claret and Blues- and hope you stuff the Bluenoses as I can’t stand ‘em! 🤣

[Legion]

Hi Villa.. Derby fan here in peace!
First things first: well done on the thoroughly deserved win! 0-3, but could easily have been six or more. Brought back painful memories of your infamous 6-1 win at PP...
Have to admit I didn’t see it coming ... we have been playing some top stuff lately, so easy on the eye compared to the hoof ball served up under ‘long ball Rowett’ last year. I expected a tough game but thought we’d edge it, even though man for man I reckon you have a stronger squad, due to your dodgy away form.
From our perspective it was a massive disappointment - we missed a couple of sitters first half (as you did) but never came out of the dressing room second half and you should have had a few before the inevitable breakthrough. In mitigation, we were missing three key midfielders in Mount, Bryson and Waghorn, and you steamrollered us in that area second half.
That said, Villa were hugely impressive and did a great job stopping us playing. You actually did to us what we have done to so many others this season, with a high-pressing, energy-filled game where you defended from the front on the edge of our own box. Smith had clearly learnt from seeing his Brentford team beaten easily at PP earlier in the season.
I thought your keeper looked good, having been unimpressed by what I’d seen of him on the box in other games. Tuinzebe and Hutton were outstanding at the back and your midfield excellent.
Probably the most interesting thing - and a big positive for you moving forward - was the fact that you played so well without Grealish being at the top of his game! I’d previously thought EVERYTHING Villa do well went through him, but not today. I think McGinn will turn out to be a master stroke signing... as will Bolasie; can’t see Kodjia getting a start much longer with him around for the duration!
Abraham was always going to be a massive signing and - even though he missed a few today - will guarantee you a 20 goal striker.
In a nutshell, I’ll be getting a few quid on Villa to win the division after today. With a bit of tweaking in January and with a top manager at this level in Smith at the helm, I can genuinely see you steamrollering it second half of the season. The rest of us won’t be able to achieve that level of consistency. Just remember what Fulham did after Xmas last year - and they stated from well behind where you are now!
One word of warning though - the Championship is the most exciting yet unpredictable mistress. There will be ups and downs to come.
Speaking of which, the missus is a Villa fan - so today wasn’t all bad! 😉
Good luck for the rest of what I’m sure will be an exciting season for the Claret and Blues- and hope you stuff the Bluenoses as I can’t stand ‘em! 🤣

I like you. Thank you for your post.

[KevinGage]

Cheers for the kind words and best of luck for the rest of the season -apart from March 2, obv.

[pauliewalnuts]

Cheers Ramsfan.

Always associate Derby as I remember them as a kid - with a full, intimidating Baseball Ground - can you bring it back, please?

[VillaAlways]

Hi Villa.. Derby fan here in peace!
First things first: well done on the thoroughly deserved win! 0-3, but could easily have been six or more. Brought back painful memories of your infamous 6-1 win at PP...
Have to admit I didn’t see it coming ... we have been playing some top stuff lately, so easy on the eye compared to the hoof ball served up under ‘long ball Rowett’ last year. I expected a tough game but thought we’d edge it, even though man for man I reckon you have a stronger squad, due to your dodgy away form.
From our perspective it was a massive disappointment - we missed a couple of sitters first half (as you did) but never came out of the dressing room second half and you should have had a few before the inevitable breakthrough. In mitigation, we were missing three key midfielders in Mount, Bryson and Waghorn, and you steamrollered us in that area second half.
That said, Villa were hugely impressive and did a great job stopping us playing. You actually did to us what we have done to so many others this season, with a high-pressing, energy-filled game where you defended from the front on the edge of our own box. Smith had clearly learnt from seeing his Brentford team beaten easily at PP earlier in the season.
I thought your keeper looked good, having been unimpressed by what I’d seen of him on the box in other games. Tuinzebe and Hutton were outstanding at the back and your midfield excellent.
Probably the most interesting thing - and a big positive for you moving forward - was the fact that you played so well without Grealish being at the top of his game! I’d previously thought EVERYTHING Villa do well went through him, but not today. I think McGinn will turn out to be a master stroke signing... as will Bolasie; can’t see Kodjia getting a start much longer with him around for the duration!
Abraham was always going to be a massive signing and - even though he missed a few today - will guarantee you a 20 goal striker.
In a nutshell, I’ll be getting a few quid on Villa to win the division after today. With a bit of tweaking in January and with a top manager at this level in Smith at the helm, I can genuinely see you steamrollering it second half of the season. The rest of us won’t be able to achieve that level of consistency. Just remember what Fulham did after Xmas last year - and they stated from well behind where you are now!
One word of warning though - the Championship is the most exciting yet unpredictable mistress. There will be ups and downs to come.
Speaking of which, the missus is a Villa fan - so today wasn’t all bad! 😉
Good luck for the rest of what I’m sure will be an exciting season for the Claret and Blues- and hope you stuff the Bluenoses as I can’t stand ‘em! 🤣

Lovely post. Best of luck for the rest of the season (apart from the obvs)

[Ramsfan]

Would love to bring back the BBG Ground pal.. spent my formative years cheering us through thick and mostly thin there. There really was NO atmosphere like the BBG.. you had to experience it to believe it. Don't think today's modern all-seater stadia will ever be able to generate that sort of noise and passion. But then, I think the type of people that frequent many football grounds has also changed .. and not for the better in most cases! Best atmosphere at PP this season though today - thanks to your great away following! Nothing better than seeing your team win big away - I enjoyed our trip to the Baggies the other week! 4-1 lol